Manufacturing Production Manager - Lean Ops & Quality

upcdisplays; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

UPC Displays in Madison, Wisconsin, a long-standing manufacturer of store fixtures, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to plan, organize, and lead daily manufacturing operations. You will collaborate across Design, Engineering, and procurement to ensure on-time delivery, quality control, and continuous improvement, while mentoring staff and maintaining OSHA safety standards.

This full-time role offers an opportunity to implement best practices in a light-to-mid manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production or operations management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and schedule daily production.
• Ensure timely and scheduled completion of products.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering to ensure final product execution meets specs.
• Collaborate with internal departments including customer service, purchasing, warehousing, and shipping.
• Ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Safety, OSHA, labor, compliance and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Excel

MS Project

Job description

UPC Displays in Madison, Wisconsin, a long-standing manufacturer of store fixtures, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to plan, organize, and lead daily manufacturing operations. You will collaborate across Design, Engineering, and procurement to ensure on-time delivery, quality control, and continuous improvement, while mentoring staff and maintaining OSHA safety standards.

This full-time role offers an opportunity to implement best practices in a light-to-mid manufacturing